Microsoft announced that games on Microsoft’s platforms led this year’s nominations, garnering 52 nominations, more than half of those given. Specifically, Xbox 360 amassed more nominations than Sony’s PlayStation 3 and Nintendo’s Wii combined with a total of 21, while the Windows platform led all platforms with 29 nominations. Also, Microsoft Game Studios (MGS) and Epic Games’ Xbox 360 exclusive title Gears of War snagged a total of five nominations including Best of Show, Best Original Game, Best Action Game, Best Online Multiplayer Game and Best Console Game. Gears of War, the third-person tactical action/horror game, will be available for Xbox 360 gamers on Emergence Day 2006. Check full story for details.